Key Results Areas

Acquire and Develop 13-15 Books Annually:

• Actively propose, acquire, and develop a designated number of titles each year under supervision of the Group Publisher.
• Hire and liaise with authors, editors, and freelancers to see projects through from concept to completion. 
• Assist in book budgeting process, including project P&Ls and managing book development costs.
• Build network of authors and agents to tap for future projects.      
• Analyze subject areas, markets, and consumer trends in key categories for building a commercially successful publishing list. 
• Review unsolicited manuscripts and book proposals for possible publication.
• Present book concepts at editorial, marketing/sales, and acquisitions meetings.  
• Create and maintain status report of titles in development.
• Work closely with the authors and the internal design team to shape content, style, and approach of each book. 
• Coach the author and other contributors during the writing process to keep them on track and on target for delivery.
• Evaluate authors’ manuscripts and artwork or photography for quality, voice, consistency, and market appropriateness.

Editorial Development:

• Complete editorial work for projects according to deadlines and as assigned by the Group Publisher. 
• Communicate with authors, artists, illustrators, and photographers to confirm project parameters and keep them up to date as the book is in production. 
• Substantive editing of book manuscripts as needed.
• Research and fact checking for assigned projects, as directed by the Group Publisher. 
• Research, select, and organize artwork, photos, illustrations, and other materials. 
• Secure permissions from appropriate parties and/or help the author do so.
• Prepare and transmit project materials for Design and Production.
• Oversee freelance project editors

Communication & Collaboration:

• Work with sales and marketing to ensure strategic planning and scheduling of new items.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to maximize internal and external opportunities.
• Work with marketing to co-create marketing plans and promotional materials.                     
• Collaborate with design, production, and other staff to ensure all objectives relative to assigned titles are being met.    

Position Specifications

Minimum Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Required

• Extensive knowledge of imprint subjects (cooking and lifestyle the most pertinent).
• Demonstrated ability for organization, precision, and clarity.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage project to a designated schedule.   

Desired

• Experience in developing content related to cooking and lifestyle.
• Familiarity with newer social media and how it relates to marketing and selling books.

Education and Experience

Required

• 8+ years of experience in a publishing acquisitions role
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or English, or equivalent work experience.

To Apply please visit our Career Center HERE. 

QuartoUS is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply. Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits & generous paid time off.

All applicants should be authorized to work in the United States. Quarto does not offer sponsorships.